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Moses Lake author encourages women to look beyond church culture norms
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake author’s book, “A Christian Woman Striving to Live Her Faith in a Man-Controlled World,”…
AP sources: Biden to pause oil drilling on public lands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to announce a wide-ranging moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands, as his administration moves quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy an…
The Latest: French teachers, students march for more aid
PARIS — Teachers and university students marched or went on strike Tuesday around France to demand more government support amid the pandemic.
Dutch justice minister vows rioters will be prosecuted
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — People arrested during three nights of rioting sparked by the Netherlands' new coronavirus curfew will face swift prosecution, the Dutch justice minister said Tuesday as the nation fac…
Arms deal, hacking complicate Joe Biden's approach to Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has been quickly thrown into a high-wire balancing act with Russia as he seeks to toughen his administration’s stance against Vladimir Putin while preserving room for diplomacy…
The Latest: France returns to 3 weeks between virus shots
PARIS — France abandoned plans to space out coronavirus vaccinations by six weeks instead of three.
Italian premier resigns, setting off scramble for new allies
ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte resigned Tuesday after a key coalition ally pulled his party’s support over Conte’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, setting the stage for consultations this week to …
UK eyes quarantine hotels for travelers to curb variants
LONDON (AP) — Britain appears ready to order some travelers arriving from abroad to isolate in hotels at their own expense in an attempt by the government to stop the importation of new virus variants.
Italian PM Conte to resign, seek OK to form new coalition
ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte went to the presidential palace Tuesday to offer his resignation after a key coalition ally pulled his party’s support over Conte’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
EU demands that vaccine makers honor their commitments
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Tuesday warned pharmaceutical companies that have developed coronavirus vaccines with EU aid that it must get its shots on schedule, a day after the bloc threatened to impose e…
The Latest: Portugal ponders asking EU to send medical help
LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal’s health minister says authorities are considering asking other European Union countries for help amid a steep surge in COVID-19 cases.
A small, simple way of giving back: Sandwiches for the unsheltered
Michelle Boetger thinks she and her fellow Care Sack volunteers have made over 10,000 sandwiches in the last five years.
Cryptocurrency rates subject of Grant PUD commission discussion
Demand for electricity among cryptocurrency businesses in Grant County has fallen to the point where the industry no longer qualifies for its current Grant Cou…
Quincy Public Market open for ‘open air’ indoor seating
Launching the Quincy Public Market has been an ongoing challenge, owner Larry Jones said.
Moses Lake Christian Church to host weekly food distribution beginning Thursday
Moses Lake Christian Church is teaming with Cascadia Produce to distribute USDA food boxes for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program beginning Thursday, and every Thursday thereafter through Feb. 25.
Proposal to change Grant County Fire District 10 commission on Feb. 9 ballot
Voters in Grant County Fire District 10 will decide whether the number of fire district commissioners should change from three to five in the special election Feb. 9.